Unincorporated Wilson County

new construction, additions/remodels, structural repairs, detached accessory buildings over 12 feet in any dimension or more than 1 story, reroofing only if structural framing changes are needed, pools, HVAC replacements, electrical service upgrades or additional wiring, water or sewer connection, demolition

• Exempt Fences do not typically require a building permit, but the county says they do require a zoning permit

Building code

county pages reference the North Carolina State Building Code; the public page does not clearly state a local alternate code edition

Contractor requirements

general and subcontractor names, addresses, phone numbers, and license numbers are required on the permit application; county notes a general contractor may pull all permits if subcontractors authorize it

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• online portal preferred; the county says voicemail is not accepted for scheduling inspections (online)

Typical sequence: rough-ins, trenches, insulation, conditional power, final inspection, then certificate of occupancy after approvals, termite treatment proof, and septic operation permit if applicable

county fee schedule includes reinspection charges; final CO is not issued until all final inspections and required fees are cleared